India pacer Prasidh Krishna warms-up for Ireland tour with intense spell
This comeback marks an important step in Prasidh’s cricketing career, following a long injury lay-off that saw him sit out for nearly a year. His last ODI match was against Zimbabwe on August 20, 2022.
In Short
- Prasidh Krishna has been preparing his body for international cricket demands
- The Indian pacer bowled two overs with great intensity and speed
- Prasidh was named in India's T20I squad for a series against Ireland
Indian pacer Prasidh Krishna got back in action at the KSCA Maharaja Trophy T20 tournament on Sunday, bowling at full tilt for Mysuru Warriors against Hubli Tigers. This show of strength came right before Prasidh embarks on his journey to Ireland with the Indian team, scheduled for August 15 from Mumbai.
The team is due to face Ireland in three T20Is on August 18, 20, and 23 in Malahide, Dublin. To brace himself for this series, Prasidh chose the KSCA T20 Tournament to further perfect his skills and prepare his body for the demands of international cricket, PTI news agency reported.
During the game on Sunday, the right-arm pacer displayed his mettle, delivering two overs with great intensity and speed, taking a crucial wicket while giving away just 13 runs.
Showing his readiness to take on bigger challenges, Prasidh clean bowled Luvnith Sisodia, his Karnataka teammate, for a three-ball duck. Despite his strong performance, the Mysuru Warriors lost to the Tigers by nine wickets in a rain-affected match at M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
This comeback marks an important step in Prasidh’s cricketing career, following a long injury lay-off that saw him sit out for nearly a year. His last ODI match was against Zimbabwe on August 20, 2022.
A lumbar stress fracture had ruled the 27-year-old pacer out of the 2023 IPL season, causing him to undergo surgery and a recovery period at the National Cricket Academy. But his recent performance in the KSCA T20 tournament shows a promising return, signaling his readiness for the upcoming series against Ireland.
